Simply Joyful Podcast With Kristi Clover | Encouragement For Your Faith And Family

Episode #039 with Heidi St. JohnThe Importance of Leaning on God to Become MomStrong   Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/039 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Happy “A November to Remember” on the Simply Joyful Podcast! We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!  This week: $50 Valued Gift Box from DaySpring, along with a special coupon code to use for your holiday shopping!   **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! I always love the opportunity to talk with Heidi St. John. She is so encouraging and inspirational...and downright funny! She has a knack for helping moms to see that the messiness of motherhood is NORMAL! We're not alone. Sometimes we forget to find the humor in the hard days. I'm really excited about Heidi's new book, Becoming Mom Strong: How to Fight with All That's in You for Your Family and Your Faith

Episode #038 with Anne BogelHow Understanding Personality Changes Everything   Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/038 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Happy “A November to Remember” on the Simply Joyful Podcast! We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!  This week: $50 Valued Gift Box from DaySpring, along with a special coupon code to use for your holiday shopping!   **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! Many of you probably know Anne Bogel from her very popular blog Modern Mrs. Darcy. She's also the host of the podcast What Should I Read Next?, but her new book, Reading People, literally changed everything for me. I love this book. I've read several sections of her book several times since doing this episode. It really helped me understand myself better — and my kids! It unlocked the mystery of why we are the way

Episode #037 with Candace PayneEmbracing Life with Defiant Joy   Head to SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com or KristiClover.com/037 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Happy “A November to Remember” on the Simply Joyful Podcast! We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!  This week: $50 Valued Gift Box from DaySpring, along with a special coupon code to use for your holiday shopping!   **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! We are kicking off our week of awesomeness with a very special guest. Known to most people as the “Chewbacca mom,” I have Candace Payne on the show today! If you have been on any social media at any point, you've probably seen the viral video on Facebook Live of her trying on a Chewbacca mask. Her laughter was contagious, and it took the world by storm. Candace's video is so great because it's a mom who was having a fun little

Episode #036 with Josh & Lindsey HelmsA Christian Twist on a Fun Christmas Tradition **Head to KristiClover.com/036 or SimplyJoyfulPodcast.com to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!**     Happy “A November to Remember” on the Simply Joyful Podcast! We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!  This week: $50 Valued Gift Box from DaySpring, along with a special coupon code to use for your holiday shopping!   **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! Today you’re in for a treat. We’re going to be chatting with the creators of Shepherd on the Search—Josh and Lindsey Helms! We talk all about changing up some Christmas traditions to bring in more of our faith. Shepherd on the Search is an alternative to the Elf on the Shelf. It’s perfect for helping your child connect with the real meaning of Christmas. What’s super fun about this week’s episode is

Episode #035 with Chelsea CrockettStanding Firm in Your Faith Despite Opposition   Head to KristiClover.com/035 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Don’t miss all the fun going on this November! We have such a great line up for you this November! We are calling it: “A November to Remember” We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!  This week: $50 Valued Gift Box from DaySpring, along with a special coupon code to use for your holiday shopping! **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! I’m super excited to introduce my special guest today—Chelsea Crockett. You may not be familiar with Chelsea Crockett, but your daughter may be! She is a YouTube superstar. She has over 1.5 million fans on YouTube. That is spectacular, and she is a big-time Christian influencer. I am so excited about her new book, Your Own Beautiful. In fact, Sadie Robertson

Episode #034 with Jess Connolly The Balance Between Pursuing Holiness and Resting in Grace   Check out all the awesome Show Notes & Quotes for this episode over at KristiClover.com/034!   Don’t miss all the fun going on this November! We have such a great line up for you this November! We are calling it: “A November to Remember” We have 8 episodes coming up for you — and 8 amazing giveaways all from our wonderful sponsor for this month: DAYSPRING!    This week: $50 Gift Certificate to shop at DaySpring! **Sign up for this week’s giveaway HERE!**-More details on that page.   … Okay! Now onto this week's encouraging episode! I’m super excited to have Jess Connolly on the show this week! She has a new book out, Dance Stand Run, but you may know her from her last great book that she co-authored called Wild and Free. When I first heard the title of Jess's new book, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but, WOW! was I was blown away! She talks about the balance of pursuing holiness and resting in grace. It is such

Episode #033 with Tara McClary Reeves Honoring the Heroes in Our Lives   Head to KristiClover.com/033 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   I’m so excited to introduce you to my new friend Tara McClary Reeves. Many times an interview will get going and I’ll end up ditching my notes and just chatting with my guest—and that’s exactly what happened in this interview. And oh my goodness did we talk! We covered just about every topic! We started off chatting about her brand new book, Is Your Dad a Pirate?, a children’s story based on her life story. Her father is a Vietnam vet, and this is the story of her family’s journey after he came home with a patch and an artificial arm. This book made me so misty-eyed! Tara is so sweet and so authentic you are really truly going to love her. Just a quick warning If you have kids in the car, or around, while you are listening to this episode, we do chat a little about why it’s important to wait for sex before marriage. We don’t go into

Episode #032 with Tricia GoyerWhat if You Actually Do What the Bible Says?   Head to KristiClover.com/032 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   I am double-y excited today to have my friend Tricia Goyer back on the podcast! As many of you know, Tricia and I wrote a book together—Homeschool Basics. It will officially be launching in January, but it is available now at kristiclover.com/homeschoolbasics and on Amazon. Tricia and I have been getting to know each other over the two years that we wrote Homeschool Basics. It's been such a joy to get to know her and her sweet family. I had the opportunity to stay with Tricia back in March, and it was so much fun! I got to meet her family, her grandma who lives with them, her husband, and many of her church friends. Can I just tell you that this woman really walks it out—which is the name of her new book! I’m so excited for this book I can’t even tell you. You have probably seen a lot about Walk it Out either on social media or

Episode #031 with Rachel Swanson Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Anxiety   Head to KristiClover.com/031 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Today on the podcast, I am so excited to have my friend, Rachel Swanson, with me. We're chatting about overcoming anxiety and how understanding God's character can help you to overcome it. As moms I know that it's very common to struggle with fear. With all the bad things going on in the world, it’s too easy to let that fear creep in—I know it is for me. With shootings, hurricanes, and natural disasters going on, my first response after getting the tragic news is to put myself in their shoes and wonder what I would do to protect my kids in those situations. Then I worry and worry! Sometimes there is no good answer, but that's usually when the fear kicks in. The reality is that I know I have to trust God and really put my trust in Him. So, that’s what the heart of our talk about is today — you're going to love it! Rachel’s new book is

Episode #030 with Ruth Simons Discovering God’s Grace Through the Seasons   Head to KristiClover.com/030 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   This episode is going to be so fun! Today on the episode we have Ruth Simons—the woman behind Gracelaced. She has a very large Instagram following and is best known for her artwork. I have been so blessed going through her new book Gracelaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart. When I first got it, I really didn’t want to use it because it was so stunning. But when I started going through the devotional, I was blown away. Not only is she an amazing artist, she’s a spectacular writer! What makes this devotional so special is the gorgeous artwork on the pages. There really is something about beauty that is so inspiring — and makes you want to get into the Word. If you are not familiar with Gracelaced or Ruth, she is an artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. As the creator of the popular GraceLaced online

Episode #029 with Katie Davis Major Daring to Hope in the Face of Adversity   Head to KristiClover.com/029 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   I’m so excited to have this week’s special guest, Katie Davis Majors. Most of you are familiar with Katie by her maiden name, Katie Davis — the New York Times bestselling author of Kisses from Katie. Her new book, Daring to Hope, is amazing. Katie truly is a gifted writer. For those of you who are not familiar with Katie, she actually moved to Uganda over a decade ago, with no idea that it would be the place that God would call her to build her home and her family. Today, she is the wife of Benji and mom to her fourteen favorite people. Katie and her family invest their lives pouring into the people of Uganda through education, medical care and spiritual discipleship. She is also the founded of Amazima Ministries—an organization that cares for the vulnerable children and families of Uganda. They have also recently just opened a

Episode #028 with Heather MacFadyen Learning How to Remain a God-Centered Mom   Head to KristiClover.com/028 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   * Check out this week’s wonderful sponsor: JELLY TELLY!   Head over to KristiClover.com/JellyTelly Use the coupon code "SIMPLYJOYFUL" (All caps!) — & get a FREE 7-day trial + a Jesus coloring book download from Jelly Telly    Have you heard of Heather MacFadyen from the God-Centered Mom Podcast? I hope you have! Today we’re going to be talking about how to remain a God-centered mom—which is the heart of Heather’s podcast. She is going to share her favorite tips that she’s received from guests on her podcast. She’s also going to rock your world with some of her morning tips—and lots of resources as well! Let’s face it, the most important part of being a God-centered mom is getting yourself in the Word of God.But that’s often really challenging for moms! It's hard to get away. We have demands piling up on us, sometimes be

Episode #027 with Kristin SchellThe Art of Practicing Hospitality   Head to KristiClover.com/027 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   If you are not already familiar with Kristin and her turquoise table, after today, you are going to want to run out and check out her amazing new book The Turquoise Table. It’s about finding community and connecting with those in your community in your own front yard. You are in for a treat today. Romans 12 is one of my favorite passages—especially verses 12-13, which talk about the “practicing hospitality.” This is what we are talking about today—hospitality. We all have a lot of gifts from the Lord. As I’ve mentioned on other episodes, I love helping people. A passion of mine to help people simplify—to know when to say “no” to the things that we can, so we can say “yes” to the things that God wants us focused on. When we start simplifying, we start seeing the joy that comes from that. One of the major themes that you will see woven int

Episode #026 with Erin OdomHope for the Financially Frustrated   Head to KristiClover.com/026 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Today we are going to be talking about a totally new topic—I don’t know why, but that makes me so excited! I’m really passionate about finances, and it’s not something I typically blog or podcast about. We’re going to be talking to Erin Odom about her new book, More than Just Making It. It is, as the tagline says, hope for the heart of the financially frustrated. Erin actually has an amazing backstory because she grew up in the upper middle class, but was thrown into hard times with the economic crash. She’s a stay at home mom and even though she and her husband had no consumer debt, they were still struggling to make it. Erin soon found herself standing in line for food stamps and walking into bankruptcy court during the eighth month of her third pregnancy. This book is going to talk about her story, and how they got out of debt. She is th

Episode #025 with Amy RobertsFinding Joy in Loss — and Homemaking Hacks   Head to KristiClover.com/025 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   I am going to be really honest with you…this interview is going to make you laugh and make you cry. Amy and I are real life friends, so we’ve talked together about her story before. She is a mom of ten kids and has some incredible tips on home management. So, I really want you to listen through to get to that segment. However, this interview has two parts. We talk about her experience losing her sweet, daughter Emily, as well as talk about her amazing advice for making. Here on the Simply Joyful Podcast, I don’t want to ever pretend that life is always hunky-dory. It’s not. Life on this side of heaven is sometimes filled with tragedy and deep sadness. I’m pretty sure that every mother will agree that losing a child is her greatest fear. There may even be listeners who have walked this same road as Amy. To you, know I wish I could s

Episode #024 with Denise Hughes Digging Deep: How to Dive into God's Life Giving Word   Head to KristiClover.com/024 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Everyone knows that the key to a fruitful life in Christ starts with getting into the Word. However, it's really easy to stare at that big Book and not know where to start. I'm a total Bible nerd, yet, I sometimes struggle to figure out what I want to study next. Most of you know I'm a big fan of Denise Hughes's Word Writer Bible study series. It's so perfect for busy moms! Denise and I first met two years ago at a writer's luncheon. Today, I have the privilege of "introducing" you to her. We're going to be talking about her Bible study series and her new book Deeper Waters: Immersed in Life-Changing Truths of God. Denise has such a great story to tell about how God emptied her out and filled her up again. I know you will be encouraged in your own walk with the Lord.  I cannot wait for you to hear this episode!     ON

Episode #023 with JJ Heller The Power of Music & Storytelling: Stepping out in Faith & Trusting God!   Head to KristiClover.com/023 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   Years ago the Hellers performed at my church, and when they told the stories behind their songs I just remember being memorized. It made the songs come to life! If you know me, you know one of my passions is worship music. I have been a worship leader since I was 15—that’s when I started singing. I used to be absolutely terrified. It was so hard for me to step out and sing in front of someone. I have such a heart for worship, that I tend to think in terms of music. Music does something to us. It moves us and evokes incredible emotions. Music speaks to us. JJ and Dave’s music touch lives in ways, I know, they never expected. You are going to be blown away how God works in the lives of people who step forward in faith. If you are not familiar with her music, you are going to be addicted!   ON A SI

Episode #022 with Nicole Johnson Stepping Off the Crazy Train: Tips for Creating Calm in the Center of Crazy   ** Head to KristiClover.com/022 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you! **   Life can get a little crazy at times. Sometimes seasons of “crazy” seem to keep hitting over and over again.There may never seem to be a break from the chaos. Now, I say this as a homeschooling mom of five who currently has another family of six living under her roof. If anyone gets crazy, it’s me. Creating balance and calm in the middle of craziness is a must. It’s an art. I’ve learned to step back and say no to a lot of different things when we have busy seasons. Yet, sometimes that’s not enough. Today I have a very special guest, Nicole Johnson. We are going to be chatting about her new book, Creating Calm in the Center of Crazy. Like so many of us, Nicole found herself in a vicious cycle of “crazy.” She shares about her turning point in her crazy life that drove her to create more calm i

Episode #021 with Lisa Lloyd Being Faithful with the Gifts and Talents God's Given YOU!   Head to KristiClover.com/021 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!   The need to feel appreciated and needed is quite common for most of us, but especially for moms. We pour ourselves out to our families all day. We often joke that our job is a thankless job. Today on the podcast, we are talking to Lisa Lloyd about her new book, Chasing Famous. She talks about how it’s in our “human nature to want to be loved, affirmed, and accepted.” In other words, it’s normal. Yet, we often look for all these things in all the wrong places. Ultimately, God is the one who we should be running to for our approval. He loves us and created us to shine for His glory. He equipped each one of us to tell a story with our lives using the gifts that He’s given us — making Him “famous” in all we do. (bold that!) I know you are going to be so encouraged by this episode. We went totally off topic from what we

Episode #020 with Andrew PudewaHow to Motivate Your Kids: Secret Strategies Parents Will Love   **Head to KristiClover.com/020 to see all the Show Notes & Awesome Quotes that we collected for you!**   We all struggle with keeping our kids motivated. Whether it's trying to get them to finish their chores or get work done, we wrestle with how to get them to actually do what we expect them to do. Do we give them reward for completing things on time? Do we punish them or give them consequences when they don't do what we want them to do? It causes so much stress and frustration for us as parents. Well, today's guest is going to bless you with some impactful and practical advice on how to best motivate our kids. If you are in the homeschooling world, you know that if you are at a convention where Andrew Pudewa is speaking, his sessions will be packed. Not only is he a language arts expert, he is also an expert in all kinds of things—like motivating your children. His insight and knowledge are going to blow your